Fed Holds Rates Steady in 'Hawkish Pause' as Inflation Lingers
In a 9-3 split, the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, signaling patience while leaving the door open for future hikes.
Aug 17, 20261 views
China's Economic Woes Deepen as Growth Slumps to 4.3%, Stoking Global Fears
Factory output and retail sales miss expectations, while policy constraints and geopolitical turmoil cloud outlook
Aug 17, 20260 views
Fed at a Crossroads: Internal Dissent, Leadership Pressure, and Labor Unrest
As July minutes reveal an unusual three-way split, questions over political independence—and labor’s wage push—mount for the central bank.
Aug 16, 20260 views
UK Economy Gets World Cup and Heatwave Boost, But Quarterly Growth Slows
June GDP rises 0.3% on consumer spending, yet Q2 slowdown persists; wages and Diageo also benefit.
Aug 13, 20260 views
Treasury Yields Surge to Multi-Year Highs as Global Bond Sell-Off Intensifies
US 10- and 30-year debt yields hit levels not seen since the 2007 financial crisis, with inflation fears, record supply, and geopolitics rattling markets worldwide.
Aug 12, 20260 views
US Inflation Eases to 3.4% in July as Gas and Food Prices Cool
Consumer prices show slowest annual gain in months, offering some relief but grocery bills and rent keep pressure on households and the Fed.
Aug 12, 20260 views
Kevin Warsh's 'Regime Change' at the Fed: Less Talk, More Action on Inflation
New Fed chair Kevin Warsh takes the helm with a promise to overhaul policy communication while inflation climbs and markets brace for volatility.
Aug 8, 20261 views
US Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1%
Surprise payroll decline and downward revisions complicate Fed rate hike path despite lower unemployment.
Aug 7, 20260 views
South Africa Wins First Credit Rating Upgrades in Decades as Bond Markets Rally
S&P, Fitch, and Moody's signal improving fiscal health; Moody's lifts outlook to positive, but growth remains key.
Aug 7, 20260 views
Philippine Economy Stumbles: Q2 Growth at Slowest Since 2009, Excluding Pandemic
Rising inflation from the Middle East conflict weighs on consumer spending and investment, defying expectations of a rebound.
Aug 7, 20260 views